1. Introduction
Protégé Talent ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Protégé Talent is a premium talent acquisition firm providing talent sourcing and hiring services to startups and small to medium-sized businesses.
Contact Details:
Email: contact@protegetalent.co.uk
54 Hurley Drive, Bracknell, RG12 2GS, United Kingdom
3. What Personal Data We Collect
Candidates
- Name, email address, and phone number
- CV, employment history, and qualifications
- Salary expectations and career preferences
- Interview notes and assessments
Clients and Business Contacts
- Name, job title, and company details
- Email address and phone number
Website Users
- IP address and device information
- Website usage data (e.g. pages visited)
- Information submitted via contact forms
4. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data through:
- Direct contact (email, phone, LinkedIn)
- CV submissions and job applications
- Our website forms
- Public sources (e.g. LinkedIn)
- Referrals
5. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Identify and match candidates with job opportunities
- Introduce candidates to potential employers
- Communicate with candidates and clients
- Provide recruitment services
- Improve our services and website
6. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate Interests — to provide recruitment services and match candidates with suitable roles
- Consent — where required, particularly before sharing candidate information with clients
- Legal Obligations — where processing is required by law
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share personal data with:
- Clients for recruitment purposes
- Trusted third-party providers (e.g. email, CRM, hosting services)
- Professional advisers where necessary
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may store data outside the UK or EU. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Candidate data: up to 24 months
- Client data: for the duration of the business relationship
You may request deletion at any time.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact: contact@protegetalent.co.uk
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data, including:
- secure email systems
- restricted access to data
- use of reputable third-party service providers
12. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.